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Communications accessory and computing unit that operates therewith

US7031670B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 25, 2001
Grant dateApr 18, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W88/06
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An accessory for transmitting signals, includes a receptacle that accepts signals of a first format from a computing unit. The accessory also includes a converter, coupled to the receptacle, which converts the signals of a first format to signals of a second format. The accessory also includes an aperture, coupled to the converter, which transmits the signals of the second format. The aperture is also coupled to a resilient element that extends the accessory from a compressed state, wherein the extension influences transmission of the signals of a second format. The accessory may also receive signals as well.

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